Guided by the University of New Haven’s institutional commitment to the human good, Devin Crosby believes every decision in athletics should advance student success, strengthen the university, and positively impact the communities it serves. Since being named Director of Athletics in August 2024, Crosby has led New Haven’s historic transition to NCAA Division I, completing the process in record fashion and positioning the university for greater national visibility.
Crosby brings extensive experience in collegiate athletics, having previously served as Deputy Athletics Director at Oral Roberts University and Director of Athletics at Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida. At Oral Roberts, he led revenue-generating initiatives and helped launch the baseball stadium renovation campaign following the program’s historic 2023 College World Series appearance.
During his tenure at Lynn, Crosby emphasized student-athlete development and institutional growth. Under his leadership, Lynn captured five NCAA national titles, established an athletics care team, launched leadership initiatives, added five sports programs, and negotiated a historic $3 million Adidas partnership, the largest apparel agreement in NCAA Division II at the time.
Known for building meaningful relationships across business, entertainment, and sports, Crosby draws upon these connections to create opportunities for students and institutions. A former member of the Orange Bowl Committee, he is also a frequent speaker at national, regional, and community events, where he shares perspectives on leadership, higher education, and the responsibility to serve the human good.
Throughout his career, Crosby has held athletics leadership positions at the University of Virginia, Northeastern University, the University of Houston, and the College of the Holy Cross. He earned his master’s degree in education from East Stroudsburg University and his bachelor’s degree in business information systems from Slippery Rock University.
Crosby and his wife, Cindy, have two daughters, Reese and Reagan.
